The title of Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird is intriguing. As there is much debate over who the focal points are in the story, there is also quite a bit to be said about the characters that play the roles of the "Mockingbird" in the story. To Kill a Mockingbird is the story of Scout Finch, a young girl who lives with her brother and father in Alabama during the 1930's. Scout is raised by Atticus Finch, a well-respected lawyer who is assigned to defend a black man accused of rape. Atticus is constantly forced to play the role of parent and scold his children for misbehaving. During one scolding Atticus tells his children that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because it is an innocent creature. This metaphorical statement relates to the characters in multiple ways.

Atticus Finch is assigned to defend Tom...